Iraq - 25 Year Ba'ath Party Membership Badge
An highly unusual badge worked in solid gold and enamels with Swiss maker's and quality marks to reverse,c. 1985
Measurements 28mm (excluding suspension).
These early sold gold awards made by Saddam Hussein were replaced by inferior bronze gilt examples when Saddam realised that recipients were melting them down for the gold value and applying for a replacement! Original gold issue is rare
(M11) Price: £1750 (GBP)